Description
Savory bruschetta chicken pasta blends Italian flavors with fresh ingredients. Zesty tomatoes, fragrant basil, and tender chicken create a delightful meal for home cooks to enjoy together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (seasoned and cooked)
- 12 ounces (340 grams) pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes at medium-high heat until al dente. Strain and let rest in a colander.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with kosher salt and cracked black pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Sear chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for 3 minutes. Slice into diagonal strips against the grain.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Mince fresh garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
- Combine cooked pasta with tomato mixture, ensuring even coating. Gently fold in sliced chicken and fresh chopped basil.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the pasta, creating a glossy and tangy finish.
- Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and additional basil leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Customize the pasta shape to match your preference, like penne or rotini, which hold sauce beautifully.
- Opt for gluten-free pasta to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste and texture.
- Marinate chicken in Italian herbs beforehand to enhance deeper flavor profiles and ensure tender meat.
- Use fresh mozzarella instead of parmesan for a creamier, more luxurious bruschetta-style finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg